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- Page 1 Manual Edition 1 / 08_2018...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Content Thank you for flying ADVANCE....... . . 4 Winching ..........26 About ADVANCE . -
Page 4: Thank You For Flying Advance
Thank you for flying ADVANCE Congratulations on your choice of XI – a quality product from ADVANCE. We are sure that you will spend many rewarding hours in the air with it. The user manual is an important part of the glider. Here you will find instructions and important information about safety, care of the glid- er and maintenance, and that’s why we recommend that you read this document carefully before your first flight. -
Page 5: About Advance
About ADVANCE ADVANCE is a worldwide leading paraglider manufacturer based in Switzerland. Since its founding in 1988 the company has continued to follow its own policies and ideas in both development and production. The result is fully-finished products with distinctive characteristics. The team of experts behind the ADVANCE brand share both the pas- sion for and confidence in their ADVANCE products. -
Page 6: Xi - Allround Tourer
XI – Allround Tourer Leave your own track behind and have your own story to tell: a new route in a new area, your first bivouac flight, a globe-trotting trip wi- th your paraglider as baggage, long distance from a walk up or an eve- ning Hike &... -
Page 7: Pilot Requirements
Pilot requirements As a XC-Intermediate the XI is only suitable for the practised ther- mal pilot who has, at least, carried out some cross country flying and acquired the necessary feeling for a glider in active air. He flies actively, can recognize and prevent collapses at their onset, and can carry out the normal fast descent manoeuvres. -
Page 8: Handle With Care
Handle with care The ADVANCE XI is designed to be as light as possible for its specific areas of use. This places significant demands on those who use and look after it. The owner should become very familiar with the product, its qualities and requirements. -
Page 9: Getting Started
Getting started Delivery Adjusting the brake lines Every ADVANCE paraglider has to be flown by the dealer before deliv- The length of the brake lines has been set at the factory so that, with ery to check for correct settings and trim. The dealer finally enters the hands fully up, the trailing edge remains unbraked in accelerated date of the first flight on the type placard fastened on a rib at the cen- flight –... -
Page 10: Speedsystem With Spi
Speedsystem with SPI Optimal cross country glide between two thermals requires an on- going choice of glider speed as a function of current headwind compo- nent, expected next climb quality and the influence of sinking air. The XI speed (accelerate) system has a Speed Performance Indicator (SPI) which helps the pilot make this choice of ideal speed-to-fly. - Page 11 Setting up the speed system Caution: Even though the XI has a high degree of stability in ac- celerated flight you should only use as much speedbar as you The XI speed system can, with the help of the SPI, be adjusted so that feel comfortable with.
- Page 12 By moving the knots and therefore the position of the locking balls , the travel and loading of the accelerate system can be altered. The total travel of the system can be changed, and with it the positi- on at which the 3:1 (low gear, fig 1) ratio changes to 2:1 (high gear fig. 2).
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Page 13: Suitable Harnesses
Suitable harnesses Info: Experience has proved the theory – a streamlined harness can significantly improve gliding performance. Basically the XI can be flown with any harness that does not have rigid cross bracing (see section “Certification“). The XI was specially trimmed for use with a streamlined harness. For this reason we recommend a harness with speedbag in order to get The chosen harness should ideally have a carabiner distance of ca. -
Page 14: Weight Range
60 kg 130 kg 60 kg 105 kg Certified takeoff weight Ideal weight range Weight range For special requirements the choice of size still remains in the over- lapping sections of the wider Certified Weight Ranges, as for previous The XI comes out in five sizes. The weight ranges for the different wing models. -
Page 16: Flight Characteristics
Flight characteristics We recommend that you make your first flights with your new glider Takeoff preparation in quiet conditions, in a familiar flying area. A few pull-ups at an easy Before every takeoff carry out the following pre-takeoff: site will give you confidence in the XI’s handling qualities, from the very 1. - Page 17 Tip: Before takeoff get your canopy into the right shape. Do this characteristics very well, and try out takeoffs, stalling, shooting while sorting the lines, by pulling the brake lines in until you have forward tendency and collapses – while remaining safely on the the perfect curved shape.
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Page 18: Normal Flight
Normal flight Turning flight In calm air the XI best glide is achieved with fully released brakes. Light The XI has short and precise brake travel when steering. It responds braking brings the glider to its minimum sink condition. When flying in- very directly and progressively to increasing steering inputs, as soon as to a headwind, through descending air, or when proceeding to the brake line free travel has been taken up When starting a turn be care-... -
Page 19: Accelerated Flight
Caution: to keep good manoeuvrability make sure to fly your glide performance can be maintained. See also section «Speed sys- XI with enough airspeed while turning in thermals – not too much tem with SPI». outside brake. when the angle of attack increases ( e.g. wing pitches back when en- §... -
Page 20: Steering By The Pitch-Control-System
Steering by the Pitch-Control-System When accelerated, take hold of the C-risers over the brake popper with the sides of the hands resting on the line that goes from the C-risers to The XI has a Pitch-Control-System. A Pitch-Control-Line from the the Bs. -
Page 21: Collapses
Caution: In very turbulent air ADVANCE recommend trim speed open side, and only apply enough to keep straight – so as not to stall and active flying by brake lines. the wing. Poorly flown wingovers can cause a wingtip to fold inwards from the Collapses side, causing it to catch in the lines and create a cravat. -
Page 22: Rapid Descents
Caution: to simulate a front collapse all A-risers must be taken release the risers; if the wingtips do not open by themselves a brake hold of and pulled down. impulse will help them. Caution: after a very impulsively provoked front collapse in ac- Sink rate can be further increased by using the speedbar. - Page 23 Spiral dive time to recover as it took to enter the manoeuvre, but remember that the sink rate will be higher. For the most comfortable way of doing this we recommend a neutral sitting position without active weight shift, and a shoulder-width cara- The XI is a very agile and precise wing;...
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Page 24: Stalling
B-Stall Caution: after recovering from a spiral dive it could be that the pilot flies into turbulence that he has caused. Fly actively to pre- The B-stall is very demanding on the whole structure and profile of the vent a collapse. paraglider. -
Page 25: Landing
is reached, and the ears start to go back, raise the brake hands to the Deep stall position where the canopy remains above you and the ears change to Stable parachutal stall cannot be established, whether attempted by a slightly forward appearance. This position corresponds to 20 to 30 % brake or B-stall.In rain, or if the canopy is wet, the XI, like all paraglid- brake. -
Page 26: Flying With A Wet Paraglider (Risk Of Deep Stall)
Flying with a wet paraglider (risk of deep stall) rip the cell walls and damage the leading edge. Flying with a wet glider creates a risk of deep stall. Deep stall is of- Handle with care: After landing in water the canopy can quick- ten the result of a combination of factors. -
Page 27: Acrobatics
Winch launch is only permitted if: the pilot has completed a tow training course § ( only Germany/ DHV ); the winch system is certified for use with paragliders; § the winch operator has been fully trained in paraglider winching. §... -
Page 30: Packing
Packing General over the lower section. then fold the leading edge bundle over, below ends of the leading edge wires. Finally fold the leading edge half The XI should be packed cell on cell. There are various methods. We over the trailing edge end of the package. Be aware that careless pa- recommend the following: First gather the cells at the leading edge, cking will shorten your XI’s life. - Page 31 will shorten your XI’s life. Do not leave the wing unnecessarily in the sun, and never subject it to large temperature changes. Always store your XI in a dry place. As for all paragliders, avoid excessive compres- sion and extra-tight packing. Info: ADVANCE recommend packing and storing the XI in a cell bag.
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Page 32: Maintenance And Checks
Maintenance and checks Maintenance fluctuations, and do ensure adequate air circulation to prevent con- densation forming. Ultraviolet light, heat, humidity, sea water, aggressive cleaning agents, unsuitable storing and physical abuse ( dragging across the ground ) Do not drag the glider across the ground. §... -
Page 33: Check
Check abuse by stones or boots – all reduce the lifespan massively. A new ADVANCE paraglider must be given a check every 24 months Compared with other products the XI has virtually no Dyneema line. ( 2 years ), > 100 flying hours per year, or > 100 flights per year what- Dyneema lines withstand loading very well, but are generally not stab- ever comes first. -
Page 34: Repairs
Repairs and disposal Repairs Line repairs A damaged line must be changed, without exception. The easiest op- A paraglider is a lifting surface of complex construction. Seams and tion is to go to an ADVANCE Service Centre or your ADVANCE dealer. lines have been made with great precision. - Page 35 parts and dispose of the lines, canopy and risers in a waste incinera- tion plant.
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Page 36: Techniccal Details
Techniccal details 21.8 23.7 25.7 27.7 29.7 Flat surface Projected surface 18.8 20.4 22.1 23.9 25.6 65–75 75–85 85–97 97–110 110–125 Ideal weight range * ** Certified takeoff weight ** 60–77 70–88 80–100 92–114 105–128 3.40 3.60 3.80 4.05 4.30 Glider weight Aspect ratio Projected aspect ratio... -
Page 37: Materials Used
Materials used We have chosen all the materials very carefully, under conditions of the strictest quality control. We routinely inspect and test our materials many times over. Like all ADVANCE products the XI is designed and produced as a result of the latest developments and contemporary knowledge. -
Page 38: Certification
Certification The XI has EN and LTF certification. The test reports can be download- ed from www.advance.ch. Certification ratings can only provide limited information about a para- glider’s flying behaviour in thermally active and turbulent air. The certi- fication grading is based primarily on provoked extreme flight manoeu- vres in calm air. -
Page 39: Service
Service ADVANCE Service Center when sending your glider in for a check at ADVANCE. find an answer to a burning question among the FAQs ( Frequently ADVANCE operates two company-owned service centres that car- § ry out checks and repairs of all types. The workshops based in Asked Questions ). -
Page 40: Warranty
Warranty As part of the ADVANCE warranty, we undertake to rectify any defects in our products that are attributable to manufacturing faults. In order for a warranty claim to be made, ADVANCE must be notified immedia- tely on discovery of a defect, and the defective product sent in for ins- pection. -
Page 41: Wing Parts
Wing parts Air inlets Upper surface Lower surface Ribs Cells Winglet Cleaning velcro... -
Page 42: Line Plan
21 / 23 / 25 / 27 / 29 Line plan 2StAB 2StC BST up 3CD2 3CD1 BST low 4CD1 SL Up SL Low... - Page 43 Riser Softlinks Pulley Speed System Speed Performance Indicator (SPI) Graduation on SPI Brummel Hooks 2 Phase Speed System C-Riser Control Pitch Control Line Easy-running Brake Pulleys Swivel Popper Easy Connect System Support Point...
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Page 44: Instructions Bowline Knot
Instructions Bowline Knot... -
Page 45: Installation Instructions Softlink
Installation instructions Softlink... - Page 46 a d v a n c e t h u n a g + 41 3 3 225 70 10 i n f o @ a d v a n c e.c h u t t i g e n g s t r a s s e 87 w w w.
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